Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

"The Legend that was never told."

2014

1h 35m

7.1(161 votes)

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Overview

A laborer moves to Shanghai in the hope of becoming rich. But ends up using his kung fu skills to survive. Remake of The Boxer From Shantung.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Philip Ng Wan-Lung

Ma Yongzhen

Andy On Chi-Kit

Long Qi

Sammo Kam-Bo Hung

Master Tie

Michelle Hu

Tie Ju

Jiang Luxia

Tie Mei

Mao Junjie

Sheng Xiangjun

Wang Xinghan

Niu Sanguang

Wan Chiu

Fritter

Zhao Yi

Hashimoto Hiroichi

Chen Kuan-Tai

Baldy Bai

Creative team

Directed by: Wong Ching-Po
Written by: Wong Jing
Produced by: Wong Jing
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung

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